Throne Instructions
Supplies*:
•2-3 corrugated cardboard sheets 48” x 72”
•7 rolls of gold duct tape, or 2-3 cans of gold spray paint
•2 yards of red velvet fabric
•Sewing kit
•Large sheet of insolation board
•High back dining room chair without arm rests
•Utility knife
•Heavy duty stapler
Directions:
1. Find a chair for the throne. Suggested chair is one without arm rests, has a tall flat back, and that can have the seat unscrewed for reupholstering. See Figure 1 for an example.
2. Since chair measurements vary, use the dimensions provided and adjust for the measurements of
the piece you will need to make.
3. First make the back of the chair. The height of the back will be 30” tall, and the width should
equal the chair measurement (a) plus an additional 16” as shown in Figure 2.
4. Use Figure 3 as guidance for how the back piece should appear. Draw onto the cardboard and
cut out using a utility knife. (For safety purposes, we recommend wearing leather gloves when
using the utility knife. Never leave the utility knife where children can pick it up.)
Figure 1
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Figure 2
Figure 3
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5. Rest the cut out of the “back rest” in place and measure
the back of the chair from the top of the “back rest” to
the floor so that x+y=total height as shown in Figure 4.
(x)
(y)
Figure 4
6. To make the back, lay out the “back rest” onto a second
sheet of cardboard and trace it. Remove the “back rest”.
Add the length (y) from Step 4 as shown in Figure 5.
7. Cut out “chair back.”
(x)
8. Cut 3 strips of 4” x 48” from the cardboard for the edges
of the chair. (Note: You may or may not need to cut more
depending on the size of your chair.)
9. Place the “chair back” on a flat surface and place long
strips of duct tape along its entire edge as shown in
Figure 6.
10.Tape the cut strips from step 7 onto the “chair back” as
shown in Figure 7.
(y)
Figure 5
Figure 6
11.Tape the “back rest” to the other side of the strips so
that you now have a hollow frame. Place the frame on the
chair.
Figure 7
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12.Make two arm rests by creating two boxes. Refer to
Figure 8 for measurements. Measurement may vary from
chair to chair, make any needed adjustments.
13.Create a cardboard rectangle by measuring the widest
distance between the front legs to create side (d) of
the rectangle. Measure the height underneath the chair
cushion and the floor to create side (e) of the rectangle.
See Figure 9 as reference. Cut out the rectangle and put
to the side.
Figure 8
14.Unscrew the bottom of seat and reupholster with the red
velvet using a heavy duty stapler. Reattach the seat to the
chair once finished.
15.Create a stencil that is slightly smaller than the one made
in step 3. This will be used to create the “cushion” of the
back rest. See Figure 10 for reference.
Figure 9
16.Using the stencil, trace the “cushion” piece onto the
piece of insulation board. Cut out the piece using a utility
knife.
17.Cover the front of the “cushion” piece with red velvet
and staple onto the back.
18.To use as little tape as possible, only tape the part of the
front where the cushion will be placed. Tape everything
else entirely.
Figure 10
19.Once finished, assemble the chair using gold duct tape. Figures 11-13 will show which pieces to
assemble first and where to place the tape. Tape
Tape
Figure 11
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Tape
Figure 12
Figure 13
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20.To attach the “cushion” to the “back rest” make rolls of tape so that the sticky side is out and
spread out all over the “cushion.” Then attach the “cushion” to the “back rest.” See Figure 14
for reference.
Figure 14
21.For the decorative elements, use left over pieces of cardboard and foam board. Cover in gold
duct tape. See Figures 15 and 16 for ideas.
Figure 15
Figure 16
*Remember, these are only suggestions. This project should be fun and creative, so use whatever supplies
you have on-hand for substitutions.
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